Keys to a Happy Marriage

In this week’s audio newsletter, we discuss the key to a happy marriage. In addition, Emily Badger examines Citizen’s United: the Supreme Court case decision now pitting fears of corruption from special interest against fears of tyranny from the majority.

Author:

Miller-McCune Staff

Updated:

Jun 14, 2017

Original:

Feb 1, 2011

Audio portions for this week’s Wonking Week podcast were drawn from:
The outro from our first story on Asian-American parenting was from an interview with Professor Amy Chua featured on the Today show. Work by The Orchestral Movement of 1932 was featured prominently in this podcast. The outro to our second story was a song entitled “Shaking Cadence, Racing Sound” by this artist and the outro from our interview with Emily Badger was a track called “The First Sunny Sky.”

Environment

California desert town takes back the night, wins rare "Dark Sky" award

Social Justice

The U.S. has a rough track record with how it treats new parents, but there are reasons to believe that this could soon be a thing of the past.

News in Brief

A new report concludes that the Graham-Cassidy proposal would reduce federal funding to states by $215 billion by 2026.

A long exposure picture of a Perseid meteor crossing the night sky and stars trails.

Social Justice

The International Astronomical Union has established a committee to finalize a list of official star names. Some companies offer unofficial naming rights for purchase. But the voices of certain communities are often left behind.